Description
Delicate shrimp and cucumber bites showcase elegant appetizer flavors from coastal Mediterranean traditions. Fresh ingredients combine for a light, refreshing starter that delights guests with cool textures and balanced seasoning you can savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) creole seasoning
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced or chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) cilantro and/or parsley, chopped
- Salt and cayenne to taste
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60 mL) remoulade sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly coat raw shrimp with olive oil and creole seasoning, ensuring an even, robust spice coverage.
- Searing Station: Ignite a skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal surface for caramelizing seafood with a golden-brown exterior and slightly charred edges.
- Shrimp Transformation: Cook seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, developing a rich, crispy texture while maintaining tender interior.
- Avocado Sauce Fusion: Blend ripe avocado with green onions, cilantro, lemon juice, sea salt, and cayenne pepper, whisking until a smooth, vibrant green sauce emerges.
- Cucumber Canvas: Slice cucumber into uniform rounds, establishing a crisp, refreshing foundation for the appetizer.
- Plating Artistry: Arrange cucumber slices, generously apply avocado sauce, and crown each bite with a perfectly seared shrimp.
- Final Flourish: Optionally drizzle remoulade sauce for an additional tangy dimension, then serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Sear Shrimp Perfectly: Get skillet blazing hot before adding shrimp to achieve golden-brown crust without overcooking, which prevents rubbery texture.
- Seasoning Technique: Coat shrimp evenly with creole spices by gently tossing in oil to ensure consistent flavor in every bite.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Blend avocado sauce ingredients until ultra-smooth for creamy, vibrant green dip that complements shrimp’s spiciness.
- Serve Immediately: Present appetizers right after preparation to maintain shrimp’s warmth and cucumber’s crisp freshness, maximizing taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg